Off the Beaten Path

A Hiking Guide to Vancouver's North Shore

The most detailed collection of North Shore hiking trails is now more comprehensive than ever!From Horseshoe Bay and Lighthouse Park to the Baden-Powell Trail and Goldie Lake, discover the rugged beauty of the North Shore up close and on foot.Featuring detailed information on thirty-nine routes winding through the North Shore's spectacular wilderness, plus two in the Pemberton area, this guide provides information on elevation gain and approximate hiking times for each hike. The level of detail makes this book a distinctive and invaluable resource for hardcore outdoor adventurers as well as dog walkers and casual hikers. Many entries feature historical information about the area not often found in other hiking books, including points of local interest such as old homesteads and logging camps. With up-to-date information on changes in trailheads, signage, winter use and more, this expanded second edition also explores new heights on Mount Strachan, Grouse Mountain, Mount Fromme and Lynn Peak.